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Maternity Leave

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The mandatory minimum number of calendar days that legally must be paid by the government, the employer, or both to a mother related to the birth of a child. Maternity leave is only available to the mother; it does not cover parental leave that is available to both parents.

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Highlighted countries by maternity leave duration, with darker shades representing more days. Bulgaria, Albania, and India dark blue. Most of Europe, Russia, Africa, South America, and Canada are moderate blue, while Australia and the U S are light blue.

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Human Rights Abuses

Gun Ownership (US)

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Members

Major Territorial Acquisitions (U.S.)

Class

Rank

Days

Value

Class

Rank

Percent

Value

Extent of U.S., 1803

Louisiana Purchase, 1803

West Florida, 1810–1813

British Cession, 1818

East Florida, 1819

Northern Maine, 1842

Texas Annexation, 1845

Oregon Country, 1846

Mexican Cession, 1848

Gadsden Purchase, 1853

Alaska, 1867

Hawaii, 1898

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